Artest stars for Pacers in victory over Wizards

Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2003

By The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS Ron Artest bounced back from his first ejection of the season with 16 points, nine assists and seven rebounds Tuesday night to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 93-79 win over the Washington Wizards.

Rose scored 16 points in the second half 12 in the third quarter as Toronto improved to 5-0 since acquiring Rose, Marshall and Lonny Baxter in a trade with Chicago for its longest streak since winning nine in a row from March 22-April 9, 2002.

Carter, who begged his teammates for the ball early in the fourth quarter, added eight rebounds and seven assists. Rookie Chris Bosh chipped in 14 points and seven rebounds.

Anthony Peeler had 14 points in a reserve role as Sacramento blew a big early lead before rallying in the fourth for its 11th straight home victory over the Clippers. The Kings wrapped up the longest homestand in franchise history with seven wins in eight games.

Top reserve Bobby Jackson was sidelined with bronchitis, but the Kings jumped to a 21-point lead in the third quarter before giving away all but two points of it with dismal defense.